Research Assistant I-Experimental Neurophysiology Core (ENC) at IDDRC

81816BR

Neurology

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Research Assistant I, Experimental Neurophysiology Core (ENC) at IDDRC, affiliated with FM Kirby Neurobiology Center

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures relevant for biochemistry and molecular biology background
• Utilize standard laboratory equipment, recording results, maintaining records ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Perform live animal procedures involving rodents (mice and rats), use of surgical tools, needles, for biologics and medicine administration
• Assist in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor
• Perform the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study:
  • Maintain records of results and methodologies in a logbook
  • Maintain equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner
  • Sterilize, clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures
  • Maintain inventory supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
  • Process order for supplies and/or animals. Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials
  • Carry out relevant laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols
• Conduct literature search and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
• Attend courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.
• Contribute to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required with a preferred focus in Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry.

Experience:

• Basic laboratory training is preferred.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Full-Time

Regular

40

Boston

Research

Onsite Only